On the eve of the Los Angeles Lakers starting their journey in the NBA playoffs, franchise icon Magic Johnson is getting some butterflies about the matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. In a post on X, Johnson explained he's "scared" for the Lakers because of what the NBA's "most exciting player" Anthony Edwards can do against them.

Los Angeles Lakers great Magic Johnson isn't overlooking the Minnesota Timberwolves for one reason: Anthony Edwards. The No. 3-seeded Lakers (50-32) are considered the favorites and a matchup nightmare with Luka Doncic and LeBron James leading the team offensively.

The Lakers will face the Timberwolves in the NBA Playoffs, meaning the biggest defensive question will be how they defend Anthony Edwards.